What is the weather like in Jakarta vs Surabaya in January?

In January, Jakarta averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 272 mm of rain; Surabaya averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 270 mm.

Jakarta vs Surabaya in January

Jakarta is the better pick in January — 51 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Surabaya is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Jakarta vs Surabaya — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇩 Jakarta	🇮🇩 Surabaya
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	35°C	38°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	32° / 25°
Rainfall	272 mm	270 mm
Rainy days	28	29
Humidity	85%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	100	107

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Jakarta vs Surabaya in January — FAQ

Is January better in Jakarta or Surabaya?: Jakarta is the better pick in January — 51 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jakarta is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Surabaya is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Jakarta vs Surabaya in January?: In January, Jakarta averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 272 mm of rain; Surabaya averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 270 mm.